Toner, as well as image forming apparatus and image forming method using the same
US8017292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G13/0133
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
To provide a toner produced by emulsifying or dispersing in an aqueous medium particles containing at least polyester resin particles and by aggregating the polyester resin particles, wherein the polyester resin particles contain a polyester resin, the polyester resin is produced by condensation polymerization of an alcohol component containing 65 mol % or more 1,2-propanediol in a dihydroxy alcohol component and a carboxylic acid component containing purified rosin, and the softening point of the polyester resin is 80° C. or more and less than 120° C., and wherein the toner comprises a colorant and a releasing agent.
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